Federal agents watch for violations of wartime beer law
The attorney general’s office says the nation is under surveillance for breaches of the wartime prohibition act. Arrests expected in cases selling 2.75 percent beer to test the act’s applicability. Supreme Court’s October session and possible new enforcement by Congress may shape future actions. Atlantic City reports flagrant saloon violations.
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Washington
United States
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Attorney General
Atlantic City
Prohibition Efforts Report Mixed in Saloons and Liquor Sales
The assistant attorney general warned the department of justice will act to close saloons defying the statue. Reports said some dealers sold whiskey in beer and wine bottles but these instances were isolated and overall prohibition seemed effective.
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Department of Justice
W. L. Frierson
Road bids set for July 18 in Columbus
State Highway Commissioner Cowan announced bids for state road contracts totaling 1,976,617.25 dollars would be let by July 18 in Columbus Ohio. Bids must be submitted by the cutoff date.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cowan
Will Honor the Father of Missions in Columbus Centenary Day
John R. Mott and Bishop B E Hendrix spoke at the Centenary Day celebration in Columbus Ohio at the Methodist Centenary exposition. Tomorrow Americanization Day and City Day will be observed with Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Denver to speak. A mammoth patriotic pageant is planned for Thursday night. Five hundred negro pilgrims will visit the grave of John Stewart at Upper Sandusky next Saturday honoring the father of Methodist missions one century ago.
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Columbus. O
John R. Mott
BE. R. Hendrix
Francis J. McConnell
Denver
John Stewart
Upper Sandusky
Big Five set to name committees on peace treaty
Paris dispatch reports the Big Five will appoint the directing committee for the peace treaty and choose personnel for reparations and Bulgarian boundary bodies. Malakoff urged Bessarabia terms. Turkish resistance fears rise as Asia Minor troops oppose occupation.
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Fred
Ferguson
United Press Staff Corresponden
Paris
Lansing
Balfour
Pichon
Tittoni
Baron Makino
Malakoff
Senate
Germany
America
Great Britain
France
Rhine
Executive Council
League of Nations
M. Malakoff
Bessarabia
Admin Kolchak
Fiume
St. Germain
Versailles
Brokers' Failure Sparks Raid on New York Firm
Officials seek members of J. Frank Lilly & Company thought to be more than $1 million short in stock accounts held for 6,000 customers. Broadway offices were raided by detectives, books seized, and police reserves used to calm about 200 anxious customers.
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New York
J. Frank Lilly & Company
Broadway
Civil War Veteran Joseph Brooks Dies in Albany Ohio
Joseph Brooks a Civil War veteran of the 31st Ohio died at his Albany home at 6:30 AM after a long heart illness. He leaves widow, two daughters Della Larch of Columbus and Welcome Becker of Cleveland, a son William Brooks of Urichsville, three granddaughters Marie OBrien, Mildred Becker, and Revne Becker, and one grandson Donald Brooks. Funeral plans await word from the children.
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Albany
Joseph Brooks
Ohio
Della Larch
Columbus
Welcome Becker
Cleveland
William Brooks
Urichsville
Marie O’brien
Mildred
Revne Becker
Donald Brooks
Local Notes From Amesville and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Johnson of Chesterhill visits at the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mc Cune. W R Phillips and family from Athens visit their farm on the Athens pike for the summer. C M Lovell travels to Albany to ship wool from local farmers. Rev Elsen, back from his Westerville farm visit, is considering buying a local farm with brother-in-law A E Justice. A baseball loss 7 to 4 followed by a double header with Athens and a pie social at Will Heston's residence. Bank managers plan room changes to modernize the building. Alberta Parlett of Salesville visits Louise Carpenter. Alice Flanders of Fairfield, Ill., visits Mrs. C D Henry. Dr. Howard travels to Columbus with Mrs. E Copeland of near New England.
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A. E. Justice
Chauncey
Athens
Will Heston
Alberta Parlett
Salesville
Louise Carpenter
Alice Flanders
Fairfield
C. D. Henry
Howard
Columbus
E. Copeland
New England
Red Cross Nurse Tour Highlights Nursing as Public Health
A Red Cross nursing official urges higher public health standards and expanded home nursing across the nation. A Chautauqua speaker outlines phases of public health nursing, school and home care, and Red Cross training, stressing women’s pivotal role in nursing and health education.
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American Red Cross
Lakes
Gulf
Red Cross
Oss
United States
Nurses Led In World War Red Cross Crusade
Miss Jane A. Delano, director of nursing for the American Red Cross, says Red Cross nurses followed the armies of Europe and America for four years. She asserts the nurse remains essential as police await a nationwide drive against ignorance that spreads epidemics and disease.
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Jane A. Delane
Department of Nursing
The
American Red Cross
Janet A. Delano
Europe
America
Red Cross
Lemuel E. Quigg Dies Prominent Republican Lawyer
Lemuel Eli Quigg longtime Republican politician and lawyer dies at his New York residence from Brights disease. Born February 12, 1863 in Chester Maryland he served three terms as congressman from 1893 to 1899. Funeral will be private.
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New York
Lemuel Eli Quigg
Bright
Chester
Maryland
Congress
Ohio River Stages Reported Today
Ohio River stages show varying changes with Point Bridge 5.6 feet falling Herrs Island 5.7 feet falling Davis Island 9 feet falling Beaver Dam 8.3 feet stationary Parkersburg 10.2 feet rising and Point Pleasant 7 feet falling recorded for today in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
Point Bridge
Herr’s Island
Davis Island
Beaver Dam
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
Centenary Celebration in Columbus Draws Voices and Vision
Reporter from Associated with Paul Block portrays Columbus Centenary events at the State Fair Grounds. Highlights include the singing by a father and son Methodist ministers, a diverse international exhibit lineup, and energizing child play areas with a Ferris wheel and a $12,000 carousel. The piece urges readers to visit before the celebration ends July 13 and notes religious and civic enthusiasm around physical development.
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Centenary Headquarters
State Fair Grounds
Columbus
Coliseum
Taft
League of Nations
America
Porto Rico
Philippines
Alasaka
Africa
China
Europe
Eastern Asia
Japan
Korea
Maylasia
Phillipines
India
Latin America
Workers of the Methodist
North United
Organization of America
Methodist Church
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H. W. Cotner
E.R. Lash
Orein Co
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Ladies’ Union
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Sam Sommer
Father of Missions
L. H. Baughman
West State Street
Federal Tires
Overland Willys-Knight
Nelsonville, Ohio
SIG Five
Vicks Vaporubs
Amesville
Chautauqua
Ohio River
CCC
William Coriteman
Paul Block, Inc
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
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